Student Worker positions - James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 21 days ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Student Worker positions - James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits
Requisition Number DU11947
Department Name 81110:Horticulture
Work Location Lexington, KY
Salary Range $16-$18/hour
Type of Position Student
Position Time Status Part-Time
Required Education
None
Required Related Experience
N/A
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
Must be 21 years old on first day of work
Ability to lift loads of up to 50 lbs
Ability to climb stairs
Ability to work in unconditioned spaces
Shift
20 hours a week (can be flexible) during regular business hours
On site (no remote work)
Job Summary
The James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits is seeking students to support research, operations and production in the institute. Duration: Mid-May to early August.
The work can include:
  • Developing a production plan and ensure timely delivery of supplies
  • Planning and implementation of institute tours for groups from industry, stakeholders and academia
  • Support production (fermentation, distillation, barreling)
  • Contributing to a positive safety culture in distilling operations
  • Documentation of production
  • Benchtop fermentation and distillation in the lab and analytical work on spirits
  • Support of office functions
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The successful candidates will be required to pass a series of UK safety trainings that will be provided to them
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Enrolled in Distillation, Wine and Brewing Certificate at UK or successful coursework in Distillation, Wine and Brewing Science.
Enrolled in the following majors:
STEM Majors
Business Majors
Agriculture, Food and Environment majors
Deadline to Apply 04/22/2024
University Community of Inclusion
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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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